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Abstract
This paper presents a cognitive-typological analysis of conceptual metaphor models within proverbs that involve the lexical-semantic field of “head” in Uzbek and English. Phraseological units, particularly those of metaphorical nature, represent not only fixed expressions within a language, but also encapsulate cultural heritage and cognitive frameworks through which human beings perceive and structure their reality. The metaphoric use of somatic components—especially the head—is a key example of how bodily experience is mapped onto abstract domains such as intelligence, leadership, emotional balance, and responsibility.
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